* screen colors may vary from print colors
Print Size: 33" X 27"
DEBDEN EAGLES
by John D. Shaw
The famous 4th Fighter Group began with an unusual origin, and went on to become the highest-scoring fighter outfit in Europe during World War II. Before America's entry into the war, a group of Yanks entered the fray early as the three RAF "Eagle" Squadrons. By early 1943, the mighty 8th air force arrived in England, and the Eagles became the 4th Fighter group. Based at RAF Debden, the 4th soon found itself under the command of the legendary Donald J.M. Blakeslee, whose brilliant leadership and combat tactics would earn him the reputation as arguably the finest Fighter Group Commander the U.S. had. Blakeslee and his men were the Americans which prompted Hermann Goering's famous comment that "when he first saw Mustangs over Berlin, he knew Germany had lost the war." The 4th would produce some of America's greatest aces, such as Don Gentile, John Godfrey, 'Kid' Hofer, 'Mac' McKennon and many others, ultimately destroying more than 1000 enemy aircraft before war's end.

MAIN EDITION:
850 limited edition prints
Signed by Col. Donald J.M. Blakeslee & John D. Shaw
$245.00 + FREE SH (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)

SPECIAL EDITION:
200 limited edition prints
Signed by Col. Donald J.M. Blakeslee & 14 other 4th FIGHTER GROUP pilots/crew
$395.00 + FREE SH (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)

ARTIST PROOF EDITION:
135 limited edition prints
Signed by Col. Donald J.M. Blakeslee, 30 victory ACE James Goodson & 14 other 4th FIGHTER GROUP pilots/crew
(includes a b/w portrait print of Blakeslee)
$475.00 + FREE SH (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)

Donald J.M. Blakeslee-Commanding officer, Fourth fighter Group, WD-C
Donald E. Allen- 334 Sq. Crew Chief/ Nose Artist
Vincent J. Baietti- 334 Sq. Tech Sgt/ Armament
Robert O. Baumgart - 335 Sq. Crew Chief/ Radio Specialist
James A. Goodson *- 416 Sq. RCAF/133 Eagle Sq./ 336 Sq.,VF-B
Donald L. Groomer-336 Sq.Crew Chief,VF-F
Kenneth G. Helfrecht-334 Sq. Pilot, QP-R
Joseph W. Higgins-336 Sq. Pilot,VF-D
Sylvester Koenig-335 Sq.Crew Chief, WD-D
Charles Konsler-335 Sq.Pilot,WD-D
Andrew C. Lacy-334 Pilot,QP-P
Henry A. Lee-335 Sq.Pilot,WD-O
Paul J. Lucas-335 Sq.Pilot WD-F
Cecil E. Manning-335 Sq.WD-H
James W. Rathkey-334 Sq. Tech.Sgt./Communications
Richard J. Reinbolt-335 Sq.Pilot,WD-L
George F. Russel-33 Sq.,Staff Sgt.
C. Dale Smith-334 Sq. Pilot, QP-U
William G. Spencer-334 Sq.Pilot, QP-A
Lloyd W. Wallin-335 Sq. Staff Sgt.
*Artist & Publisher Proofs only

John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg's, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.

Shaw's work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.

His artwork has adorned the covers of national magazines, from Private Pilot's Aviation Art Gallery, to Challenge Publications' Aviation Art, to Primedia's World War II and Aviation History.

John Shaw's previous works command hefty secondary market value; in addition to Black Sheep Squadron and Hornet's Nest, Red Tail Angels and By The Dawn's Early Light now trade for over $1,000 each. We Were a Band of Brothers, one of his latest projects, now trades at over $2500!
John D. Shaw with the original painting
"By The Dawn's Early Light"